SWEET BUTTER TARTS

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A friend of mine first introduced me to this easy recipe. I usually make six or eight batches at Christmas time.-Charlene Turnbull, Wainwright, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

Pastry for three single-crust pies
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface; cut into twelve 4-in. circles. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased muffin cups. , In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg, milk, vanilla and maple flavoring. Stir in raisins., Fill each cup half full. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.